Type. organ
No circumstances recorded.
prepare · D2 - S48
To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.
begin · D2 - S48
To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.
soften · D2 - S48
To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.
ripen · D2 - S48
To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.
thin out · D2 - S48
To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.
open · D2 - S48
To prepare for labor and delivery, the cervix begins to soften (ripen), thin out, and open.
induce · D2 - S50
Sometimes when labor is going to be induced, the cervix is not yet "ripe" or soft.
mean · D2 - S51
This means that labor cannot progress.
progress · D2 - S51
This means that labor cannot progress.
check · D2 - S52
Your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn) will check to see if your cervix has started this change.
use · D2 - S53
The Bishop score may be used to rate the readiness of the cervix for labor.
rate · D2 - S53
The Bishop score may be used to rate the readiness of the cervix for labor.
range · D2 - S54
With this scoring system, a number ranging from 0 to 13 is given to rate the condition of the cervix.
give · D2 - S54
With this scoring system, a number ranging from 0 to 13 is given to rate the condition of the cervix.
rate · D2 - S54
With this scoring system, a number ranging from 0 to 13 is given to rate the condition of the cervix.
mean · D2 - S55
A Bishop score of less than 6 means that your cervix may not be ready for labor.
soften · D2 - S57
Ripening the cervix is a process that helps the cervix soften and thin out in preparation for labor.
ripen · D2 - S57
Ripening the cervix is a process that helps the cervix soften and thin out in preparation for labor.
thin out · D2 - S57
Ripening the cervix is a process that helps the cervix soften and thin out in preparation for labor.
help · D2 - S57
Ripening the cervix is a process that helps the cervix soften and thin out in preparation for labor.
use · D2 - S58
Medications or devices may be used to soften the cervix so it will stretch for labor.
soften · D2 - S58
Medications or devices may be used to soften the cervix so it will stretch for labor.
stretch · D2 - S58
Medications or devices may be used to soften the cervix so it will stretch for labor.
do · D2 - S59
Ripening of the cervix can be done with medications or with special devices.
use · D2 - S61
Prostaglandins are medications that can be used to ripen the cervix.
ripen · D2 - S61
Prostaglandins are medications that can be used to ripen the cervix.
stretch · D2 - S66
Laminaria are thin rods inserted into the cervix to dilate it.
insert · D2 - S66
Laminaria are thin rods inserted into the cervix to dilate it.
insert · D2 - S69
The tube is inserted through the vagina and into the opening of the cervix.
open · D2 - S70
Then the balloon expands, which helps open the cervix.
help · D2 - S70
Then the balloon expands, which helps open the cervix.
expand · D2 - S70
Then the balloon expands, which helps open the cervix.